Bath Fire Station Demolished After Failing to Secure Grade II Listing Friday, June 12, 2026 bath firestation demolition heritage architecture modernization safety avonfire artdeco preservation Bath’s iconic 1930s fire station is being demolished after its bid for Grade II listed status was rejected. By the evening of June 10, half of the building’s distinctive Art Deco façade had already been reduced to rubble. … Read More
Drunk Driver Banned After Reckless Wrong-Way Drive on A38 Friday, June 12, 2026 drinkdriving a38 taunton police roaddanger sentencing safety enforcement alcohol drivingban A Taunton man has been banned from driving for nearly three years after being caught driving drunkenly the wrong way down the A38 dual carriageway near Walford Cross. Francis Siyachitema, 50, was spotted by a patrolling Avon … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Summer Fest Promises a Strong Comeback Despite Weather Challenges Tuesday, June 9, 2026 weston-super-mare summerfest festival music events safety organisers community weather improvement The inaugural Summer Fest at the Beach in Weston-super-Mare faced significant setbacks last weekend (June 6-7) due to inclement weather and communication issues, but organisers have pledged a return with improvements. Heavy … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Summer Fest Pledges to Return Stronger After Weather Challenges Tuesday, June 9, 2026 weston-super-mare summerfest musicfestival weather safety communication eventmanagement community entertainment festival The inaugural Summer Fest at the Beach in Weston-super-Mare faced significant challenges last weekend (June 6-7) due to severe weather and communication issues, but organisers have vowed to return next year with improvements. … Read More
Teenage Girls Sexually Assaulted at South West Tractor Festival Tuesday, June 9, 2026 sexualassault dorset tractorfest investigation policeappeal teenagers witnesses crime safety dorsetpolice Two 14-year-old girls were sexually assaulted during the Dorset Tractor Fest held at the Turnpike Showground on Saturday, June 6. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the area between the music stage and VIP toilets, where … Read More
New No-Swim Warnings Issued for Two Somerset Beaches Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset beaches swimming pollution waterquality health safety coast environment warnings Authorities have issued no-swim warnings for two beaches in Somerset amid growing concerns about possible pollution. The warnings aim to protect public health as water quality tests indicate elevated levels of contaminants. …